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Goats are very charismatic and often lively animals; they need a balanced diet to ensure they maintain a healthy weight and good overall condition. They naturally like to roam and eat bushes, trees and grass as well as other plants. read more...

The basis of a goat’s diet should consist of a high percentage of roughage such as grass or hay. It is vital for them to be allowed enough space to roam. A diet of just roughage will not provide the correct balance of nutrients for goats, particularly if your goat is producing milk, a complete concentrated feed should be fed in addition to their roughage.Goats like to eat fresh fruit and vegetables such as carrots and parsnips, but as with most things they should be fed in moderation, little and often is the key. An all-round goat mix or one specific for their breed such as a pygmy goat mix will provide all the essential nutrients they need to stay healthy. Monitoring your goats feeding habits and overall condition will help you to ensure they remain in optimum condition and allow you to adjust feeding amounts accordingly.